Police officers stand guard next to two detainees in front of a police station banner in Maysan governorate. Authorities said the suspects were arrested in connection with local security operations.
Maysan
Police in Balda arrest two suspects in 2022 killing of four
MAYSAN — Police in Maysan governorate said Sunday they arrested two men wanted for murder under Article 406 after raiding a house where the suspects had been hiding for a year.
In a statement, the Maysan Police Command said, “A force from the Balda Police Department was able, through reliable sources, to determine the location of the suspects after they remained out of sight for a full year. The force, through a surprise operation and cordon, raided their house and captured them.”
The command added, “The suspects are wanted under Article 406 for the killing of four citizens last year following a quarrel that took place in the Industrial District within the Balda sector.”
Police confirmed the suspects were taken to a detention center “to complete the necessary legal procedures.”